Award

Content Management System - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Tender

16 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for a Content Management System. The procurement process was completed on 16th August 2022. The University of Aberdeen in the UKM50 region issued a tender titled "Content Management System - University of Aberdeen" in the category of goods. Terminalfour Solutions Ltd was awarded the contract worth GBP 518,130. The buying organisation sought a modern CMS to meet their web presence needs.

The tender for the Content Management System by the University of Aberdeen presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, specifically in content management systems. The procurement stage was characterized by an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions being 15th June 2022. Businesses interested in providing CMS solutions and services for educational institutions could find this tender as a potential growth opportunity in the industry category of education.

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Notice Title

Content Management System - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE FOR CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE FOR a modern, supported CMS which can meet current and future needs for the institutional web presence, and reduce the need for bespoke development.

Renewal: Option for up to five one-year extensions by mutual agreement, following acceptable performance levels to the University of Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000693393
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456527
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£518,130 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERMINALFOUR SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448530
    Content Management System - University of Aberdeen - The University's current Content Management System (CMS) supports the publication and maintenance of content (templates, text, images and videos) on the University's corporate website (https://www.abdn.ac.uk). It also enables the publication of content from many locally developed web applications (eg: StaffPages, News & Events, Prospectuses). The current system is now only receiving stability and security patching from the vendor. As a result, the University is seeking to procure a modern, supported CMS which can meet current and future needs for the institutional web presence, and reduce the need for bespoke development.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456527
    Content Management System - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE FOR CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

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